Ian joined the Club in the 1993/94 season, successfully coaching junior teams before taking on the office of Club Secretary from 1995/96 until 2004/05 making him the Club’s longest serving Secretary (10 years). Ian has served the Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association in a number of rolls, Recorder, Publicity Officer, Grading Committee and Representative Selector.

Daniel, his son played as a junior for the Club from 1993/94 until 1996/97 and 1999/2000 before returning to the club in 2008/09 to play in the senior ranks with his brother Ben. Ben registered in the under tens in the 1999/2000 and was a member of successful 10A, 12A and 14A Premiership sides. He also represented the Shire in the Foster Shield (NSWDA Champions 2000/01) and Creak Shield teams.

In 2003 for his services to the club Ian was made a Life Member and has been honoured with his name on the “Club All Rounder” trophy. In 2007 Ian was the recipient of the “Hughes Community Award” for his services to cricket.